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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.78, 4,126.44 and 803.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.78, 4,126.44 and 803.00 is: 1,204.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.78 : 4,126.44 = 803.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.78/4,126.44 = 803.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.78x = 4,126.44 × 803.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.78x = 3,313,544.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,313,544.65/2,750.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.58

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